How do I install the mcp crypto price mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `COINCAP_API_KEY`, `SMITHERY_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Crypto Price MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time cryptocurrency data and analysis through CoinCap's API. Features include price

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What is the MCP Crypto Price MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time cryptocurrency data and analysis through CoinCap's API. Features include price tracking, market

What the assistant can call

Once MCP Crypto Price is connected, these are the calls the assistant has available:

MacOS — ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows — %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
STDIO — via the COINCAP_API_KEY environment variable (see Usage examples above)

Configuration and credentials

Node.js 22.14+ - CoinCap API key via COINCAP_API_KEY

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
Parameters	symbol (e.g. BTC), amount (default 1), currency (default usd)
Example	search "bit" returns Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, BitTorrent, etc.
VWAP	Volume Weighted Average Price, 24h)
Comma	separated symbols (e.g. BTC,ETH,SOL)
SMA	Simple Moving Average) with period
EMA	Exponential Moving Average) with period
RSI	Relative Strength Index) with Overbought/Oversold/Neutral signal

How to install the MCP Crypto Price MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-crypto-price": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-crypto-price"
      ],
      "env": {
        "COINCAP_API_KEY": "YOUR_COINCAP_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js 22.14+ - CoinCap API key via COINCAP_API_KEY

Variable	Description	Required
COINCAP_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Crypto Price to MacOS.”
“Use MCP Crypto Price to Windows.”
“Use MCP Crypto Price to STDIO.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time cryptocurrency data and analysis through CoinCap's API. Features include price tracking, market Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.